Disaster Looms in Alanya: ‘Don’t Let Yeşilöz Fall Victim to Fire’

Yeşilöz Neighborhood, located in eastern Alanya and known for its natural beauty, is facing a serious wildfire risk due to neglected forest maintenance and unchecked dry grass buildup. Residents and environmentalists are urging authorities to take immediate precautions.

Residents in fear

Locals say dry grass and pruned branches are not being cleared from forested areas, increasing the risk of a major blaze with even the smallest spark. “Every summer, we live in fear,” they say. “Just one spark is enough.”

Urgent call to authorities

Citizens are demanding that the Forestry Department, local municipality, and relevant institutions carry out clean-up and maintenance work before the fire season escalates. “Act before it’s too late – don’t let Yeşilöz be sacrificed to fire,” they warn.